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firebird98
12-26-2005, 02:58 PM
I just got a Whistler SRT-35R for Christmas. How does this thing perform? Should I take it back to Radio Shack and get another one?
SmaartAasSaabr
12-26-2005, 03:07 PM
I'd rather have a Bel 795...
compu44
12-26-2005, 03:41 PM
Good for the 10 over type. Beyond that, i'd look at something better.
mplsfalls
12-26-2005, 06:16 PM
Better than nothing. Just don't be too cocky :D and think it will save you in every situation.
mplsfalls
12-26-2005, 06:17 PM
Do you drive a firebird??? It is too bad a geo metro cannot be souped up to do a 100. Most officers would assume a radar malfunction.
SmaartAasSaabr
12-26-2005, 06:28 PM
You could easily top 100mi/h in a Swift GT (1,3 litre), you could probably stick in a 1,6 litre from a Esteem and maybe bolt a small turbocharger to it. 130mi/h Geo! 8)

You'd need much better tires than those little 145-SR12 tires though! Your tire width at the road is like 4,5 inches :shock:

My personal interest would be a Mazda wankel motor, probably a 13B turbo from a late-80's RX7, or maybe the one from the 1990's RX-7 - 255hp twin turbo Geo, that motor would fit nice under the stock hood too 8) :D
mplsfalls
12-26-2005, 06:44 PM
I knew a guy that put a 454 in a pacer a while ago.
firebird98
12-26-2005, 07:05 PM
I have a Red 1998 V6 Firebird (daily driver) and a Black 2000 WS6 Trans Am 6spd (weekend driver).

So what radar/laser detectors would you'all recommend and for what price? So far my whistler is doing decent...It has picked up 3 out of 4 city cops and it has failed to pick up a trooper (he must have had is gun turned off?)
NRTrackChamp2004
12-26-2005, 07:34 PM
Escort 8500 x50 about $300, Beltronics Pro Rx65 $330, Valentine 1 $400. Anything other than those are crap, or close to it. Those 3 are the only ones you should look at (unless u are really looking for a ticket) Yeah they might cost a pretty penny, but it'll save u thousands!!!!!!!!!!!!
jimbonzzz
12-26-2005, 07:35 PM
I have a Red 1998 V6 Firebird (daily driver) and a Black 2000 WS6 Trans Am 6spd (weekend driver).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/jimbonzzz/rock.gif

:lol: :lol:
Welcome to the forum! Great to see more fbody guys...
compu44
12-26-2005, 10:28 PM
It is too bad a geo metro cannot be souped up to do a 100. Most officers would assume a radar malfunction.

Ultisleeper:

http://dragtimes.com/images/967238181byronburn.jpg
firebird98
12-27-2005, 03:46 AM
hey jim, is that your T/A and bird in your sig?

What models do you have? It's always nice to see another F-body owner...

BTW...If I had to pick one of the high dollar models that you recommended then which would you recommend?

I'm thinking about taking my whistler back and buying one of the above mentioned.
s70rmp
12-27-2005, 04:11 AM
just get the V1 and be done with it :D

come join us in the land of the arrows ! 8)
jimbonzzz
12-27-2005, 08:28 AM
hey jim, is that your T/A and bird in your sig?

What models do you have? It's always nice to see another F-body owner...

BTW...If I had to pick one of the high dollar models that you recommended then which would you recommend?

I'm thinking about taking my whistler back and buying one of the above mentioned.

Yeah those are mine, a 2000 V6 and a 2002 WS6. Do you frequent any fbody boards? Sometimes I post on ls1tech.com and firebirdv6.com...

For best performance, I would recommend the V1. Second choice would probably be the RX-65 in USA mode.

I use the V1 remote display mounted in my guage cluster, here's a pic from the Firebird:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/jimbonzzz/guages.jpg

Jim
matt1020
12-27-2005, 08:53 AM
no radar is worth buying unless you get a escort x50, bel rx-65 or an valentine 1
SmaartAasSaabr
12-27-2005, 10:24 AM
Or an STI Driver 8)
AirMoore
12-27-2005, 01:30 PM
no radar is worth buying unless you get a escort x50, bel rx-65 or an valentine 1

Radar (detector)

I think you are forgetting a few mainly:
995 which holds its own with the big guys.
STI (Hopefully better then the big 3) [SmartSaabr already said it though]
Hessen
12-27-2005, 01:45 PM
Or an STI Driver 8)

Yeah Like anyone one is going to listen to a guy who buys
Old Saabs.... :P

:lol:
matt1020
12-27-2005, 03:11 PM
lol
firebird98
12-27-2005, 04:20 PM
I post on the Firebird message board on the automotvive forums at:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=384

I might check out the sites you mentioned for F-body owners.

I was looking at a 1996 WS6 Firebird Formula (LT1) with 110,000 miles on it. He's selling it for $5k. My friend is thinking about buying it.

I've even thought of trading in my 98 bird for it but my bird has 80,000 miles (about 30,000 less milage). I'm not sure about the condition of the engine either. What would you do jim? Personally I'm content with my Firebird and my T/A.